went behind enemy line to retrieve info and was captured; last words..."I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."

In December, 1776, Thomas Paine wrote another Common Sense pamphlet, what did it say?

it was obvious to all that we had to declare independence

When was the attack on Trenton?

Christmas Day

Who led the attack on Trenton?

General Washington

What was significant about this battle?

General Washington and his troops crossed the icy Delaware River, surprised the troops guarding Trenton & took most prisoner

Who led the British to try recapture Trenton after Washington & his men took it?

General Cornwallis

How did Washington fool Cornwallis and again win a major victory in Princeton?

left campfires burning as decoys as they marched behind British lines to attack Princeton

What did the Trenton/Princeton victories do for the American armies?

gave new hope & confidence

In early 1777, what was General Burgoyne's new plan for the British?

to cut off New England for the rest of the colonies

What happened at Saratoga that was a turning point for Americans?

Burgoyne sends soldiers to Vermont for supplies, patriots attack & defeat; Green Mountain Boys rush to New York to help Americans led by General Gates, Howe surrenders entire army to Americans in Oct, 1777

Why was the Saratoga turning point good for the colonies?

it ended the British threat to the colonies

What does the win at Saratoga convince France to do?

sign a treaty with the US; Feb, 1778

Who did the Continental Congress set to Paris to get help in 1776? Why?